2013 Gmc Sierra problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (5) · Service Brakes (4) · Power Train (4)
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36 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:other:labels 2015-10-30 · campaign 13V544000 · 1,808 vehicles
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
Risk: Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.
Fuel System, Diesel 2013-12-11 · campaign 13V615000 · 9,733 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, equipped with 6.6L diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the transfer pump which moves fuel from the rear tank to the front tank could malfunction and cause the fuel gauge to indicate an inaccurate reading.
Risk: If the fuel gauge indicates an inaccurate reading it may result in the vehicle unexpectedly stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: General Motors will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel transfer pump, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13420.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2013-01-02 · campaign 13V001000 · 54,686 vehicles
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braki
Risk: As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
Service bulletins (248)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires 2017-07-19 · 03-03-10-007J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 2017-07-17 · 06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 2017-02-08 · PIT5161E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. the bump clunk issue may b
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2017-01-31 · PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
Power Train 2017-01-12 · PIP3119N · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on at low mileage. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes p0420 and or p0430 stored. technician should b
Engine 2016-07-11 · 16-NA-222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 248 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-10-12 · Engine · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle veered to the side of the road and was restarted. the vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times where the failure was not able to be replicated. the …”
2022-03-07 · Air Bags · 115,000 mi“takata recall. the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v054000 (air bags).the contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the drivers seat and both side air bags deployed without warning or impact. the contact sustained injuries to his face, experienced blurred vision and medica…”
2021-10-12 · Air Bags“2013 gmc sierra. consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. the consumer referenced recall n212328790.…”
2016-03-29 · Steering · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely loose. when driving over bumps in the road, there was an abnormal noise heard from the steering column to the steering wheel. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v339000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not…”
2016-03-25 · Unknown Or Other · 42,053 mi“i have a 2013 sierra denali hd. i am very ocd with this vehicle as to i only drive it on week-ends, etc. truck is stored in climate controlled garage. just turned over 42k miles. i have a professional detailing service detail this truck. i picked up my truck today and was told that they found a crack in the dash located behind the instrument cluste…”
2016-03-25 · Unknown Or Other · 45,000 mi“"takata recall". cracked dash stationary…”
2016-01-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 111,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and the dealer to be diagnosed. the technicians informed the contact that the diesel reluctant tank assembly would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer …”
2015-05-22 · Steering · 33,000 mi“the steering on the pickup truck sticks, locks up for a moment then frees itself. i have been having on and off issues since but the dealership is already trying to get out of any responsibility already stating this is out of warranty at this date. salt lake valley gmc has been aware of the issue since day one. this has become a saftey issue, th…”
2015-02-05 · Tires · 33,680 mi“first incident -bfgoodrich mud terrain km2 tire tread separated from tire causing damage to running board on right front. was on interstate going about 55 mph. second incident- 1 of original set of 4 is now on back again on interstate going approximately 65 mph tire separated and caused damage to right fender. *tr…”
2015-01-31 · Electrical System · 12,700 mi“vehicle's volt gauge read's between 16 and 17 volt's. constantly. taken to dealer and was told after there testing of the system all reading were at 14.4 to 14.7 volts. they could not duplicate problem. when leaving dealership waited after starting to watch gauge as driving down the highway. gauge still reading between 16 and 17 volts. have now co…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.